Exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of the chemical industry and sell their capabilities into a diverse range of markets. Although they vary widely in the types of chemistry they practice and the types of syntheses they perform, they all have the same ability to use cutting-edge, high-tech chemistry to meet the emerging needs of the commercial manufacturing environment.

Informexusa seeks to match exhibiting companies with a highly qualified attending audience and to create an atmosphere to foster networking and dialogue in response to the increasing collaboration between suppliers and manufacturers on new product development. Networking tools include catered breakfasts, luncheons, receptions, showcase presentations and roundtable discussions. They also use an online networking, search, and appointment scheduling program, Accumatch, to maximize the time and opportunity of people who attend the exhibition. Informexusa is a must-attend event for exchanging critical, high-value information within the fine and specialty chemical industry.

The Informex Pharma Buyers Panel will focus on outsourcing in a time of retrenchment and transformation including how layoffs, restructuring and consolidation affect outsourcing practices in the pharmaceutical sector. Sellers will be given the opportunity to hear directly from buyers. The session will be an informal panel moderated by Clay Boswell, senior editor at ICIS Chemical Business.

Informexusa 2010 will be held February 16-19, 2010 at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103. For registration and more information you can visit their website at http://www.informex.com or contact UBM International Media/Informex, 212 Carnegie Center, Suite 203, Princeton, NJ 08540. Phone: (609) 759-4700. Fax: (201) 720-2972.

Harvest Festival has something for everyone with lots of food, music, and fun. You can eat, drink, and be entertained while you shop for that special something for friends and family and the various trade show booths. A Kids Zone will keep the little ones busy and plenty of bargains will keep you looking.

This year Harvest Festival will be partnering with Food Share of Ventura to encourage attendees to give back to their community. Everyone who donates food will receive a discount coupon for admission to the festival.

The Humane Society of Ventura County will be providing a Parcel Check during the show so that you won’t have to carry all those bags and gifts around. All monies raised will go to this charity.

If you are interested in attending Harvest Festival – Original Art & Craft – Ventura 2009, it will be held October 16-18, 2009 at Seaside Park at Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, 31^st District Agricultural Association, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. For more information you can contact Harvest Festival, 2181 Greenwich St., San Francisco, CA 94123. Telephone: (415) 447-3205. Email: harvest@wesshows.com. You can visit their web site at http://www.harvestfestival.com.

Hand-crafted products will abound at this year’s show. Personal, artisan-made products will be vividly on display.

The “Show Your Badge” program will allow attendees and exhibitors to receive substantial discounts at surrounding business, hotels, restaurants and bars just by showing their Show badge.

Free classes will be offered in Social Networking, Web Design Basics, and Profitability Strategies. “Studio SFIGF” will capture video testimonial and offer hands-on PR advice from the show floor. Educational programs will be presented by the industry’s leading experts. Some of the topics covered will include:

· Change is inevitable. Change is constant. Benjamin Disraeli

· Are You blogging, Twittering and Flikring Your Way to New Customers? Lynn Switanowski-Barrett

· Innovative Retail Strategies for Increasing Your Business’s Profitability in 2009 and Beyond! Patricia Norins

The SFIGF 2009 will be held August 8-11, 2009 at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For more information you can contact the SFIGF at 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Telephone: (213) 430-2300. Fax: (213) 362-5660. For registration and information you can visit their web site at http://www.sfigf.com/ .

Over 140 education sessions will be taught by renowned industry experts. Conference programs will feature content on Mac industry trends and developments for Mac enthusiasts at all levels. Sessions will provide fun, in-depth overviews on new and existing technologies. Included in the program will be:

• Power Tools – 2-day in-depth training on popular Mac software applications and tools
• MacIT Conference – Targeted topics for IT professionals
• Users Conference – Skill development across Mac-enabled solutions
• MacLabs – Interactive focused training classes
• Market Symposiums – Analysis and deployment of Mac technology in key markets
• Supersessions – Quick hits to get you up to speed on key Mac technology

Special features of Macworld 2009 include Macworld Learning Center where you can get several hours of free education to get you started with your Mac and enhance your proficiency. Macworld Music Studio will provide demonstrations, instruction, performances, and training on how to bring your musical visions to life. Digital Photography Experience will provide hands-on instruction and advice on how to take great pictures, use digital photography software, and share and print your pictures.

Special Interest Pavilions provide a specialized zone on the show floor where you’ll see innovative companies showcase solutions in the fields of Digital Media & Multimedia; Enterprise & Business; Developer Tools, Networking & Servers; and Education, Scitech & Assistive Technologies.

Macworld 2009 will be held January 5-9, 2009, at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For registration and customer service call (800) 645-EXPO or e-mail macworldexpo09@rcsreg.com. For more information visit their web site at: http://www.macworldexpo.com.

VoiceCon is the leading event for decision-makers who need to evaluate options for migrating to IP Telephony, Converged Networks and Unified Communications. Others who should attend include equipment manufacturers, service providers, system dealers, value-added resellers, systems integrators, analysts, and investors. This will be an opportunity to speak with the experts, network with peers, and see leading-edge products.

Key questions that will be addressed at VoiceCon San Francisco include:

• What’s really going on in the IP Telephony market?
• What are the payoffs to an enterprise for migrating to IP Telephony?
• What’s really needed to upgrade your data network for voice?
• How does IP Telephony support the trend toward greater end user mobility?
• What are the most common sources of trouble on IP-based voice networks?
• And much more . . . .

Keynote presentations will be made by Charles Giancarlo, Chief Executive Officer, Avaya; Betsy Frost Webb, General Manager, Unified Communications Marketing, Microsoft; Bruce Morse, Vice President, Unified Communications & Collaboration Software, IBM; and Phil Fasano, CIO, Kaiser Permanente.

Key topic areas to be discussed will include: Planning and Implementing IP Telephony; Managing Staff, Technology and Costs; Unified Communications; Contact Centers; Applications and Application Development; Mobility/Wireless; and Next-Gen Technologies.

VoiceCon San Francisco 2008 will be held November 10-13, 2008 at the Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For more information you can visit their website at http://www.voicecon.com/sanfrancisco or you can call (800) 470-5417.